Articles tagged under: Ethanol

Fedorchak Highlights Farm Bill Progress

Published May 8, 2026

North Dakota Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak says producers are encouraged by movement on the farm bill and growing momentum behind year-round E15. During recent roundtable discussions with members of the Farmers Union and Farm Bureau, Fedorchak says farmers emphasized the importance…
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E15 Would Boost Corn Demand

Published April 27, 2026

A House vote on year-round E15 has been delayed until mid-May. Renewable Fuels Association Director of Government Affairs Jared Mullendore says expanding ethanol blends beyond the current ten percent level could significantly boost demand for corn. “If you can take…
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Bode Warns of Ag Policy Risks

Published April 27, 2026

Corn Refiners Association President and CEO John Bode sees unintended consequences with the “Make America Healthy Again” movement. “Make America Healthy Again has a great goal, but my concerns are when they depart from mainstream science and follow cultural objectives,”…
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Sombke Warns Agriculture Could Lose Another Generation

Published March 8, 2026

South Dakota Farmers Union President Doug Sombke is worried about the next generation of farmers. "We have a horrible opportunity that we could lose another generation of farmers with what we're facing." Sombke thinks finding new avenues for domestic products…
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Grassley: New Markets Key for U.S. Agriculture

Published February 4, 2026

Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley is emphasizing the need to expand U.S. agricultural markets and support ethanol demand as Congress considers trade and energy legislation. “Distillers dried grains are a byproduct of ethanol production. After an Iowa delegation traveled to Mexico…
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Corn Growers Still Waiting on Biofuel Deal

Published February 4, 2026

North Dakota corn growers remain frustrated by stalled progress on renewable fuels policy. Speaking at the Northern Corn and Soybean Expo, North Dakota Corn Growers Association Past President Andrew Mauch said recent talks showed promise. “We really thought we were…
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Year-Round E15 Push Stalls

Published January 23, 2026

Congressional efforts to approve year-round E15 sales hit a dead end. National Corn Growers Association President Jed Bower responded by saying Congress has “again punted,” leaving half a million corn farmers behind in favor of a handful of refineries. Renewable…
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